Desktop PC Cases

I have a black computer case and I want it red. I wouldn’t have to sand it down or anything right?

I don’t see you having to sand it. I do suggest that you gut it before you spray it. Liquid will ruin your computer. If you don’t know how to do so or put a computer back together, I suggest not using spray paint. Computer cases are relatively inexpensive now-a-days. You can go to a Comp USA or Best Buy and they can switch your case for you.

I am putting together a computer and I have a bag with some skrews that came with my case. I have no idea where they go and what their lettering is. I see some letters next to the skrew holes but I do not know where each skrew goes. My case is a Super Case SK-503 from Newegg. Please help. I will choose a best answer.

line up the motherboard with the MB tray and notice which skrew holes match up to the motherboard holes. You may have extras, this is normal.

I experience some kind of electricity passing when i touch outside the sides of my computer case. Is it normal or there is some electrical leak or something? Please explain.

Seems fairly normal to me; a certain amount of current is perfectly acceptable. However it could be a poorly grounded power supply.

Start by going straight to the source – the power supply. If you’re fairly comfortable handling electricity, check the socket for faults and if it is properly earthed. Else get someone who has experience.

CAUTION! Make sure the power is switched off at all times.

You could consider buying a UPS or a power stabilizer for the socket. Might cost a bit, but worth it for peace of mind.

Hope I helped!

I am putting together a computer and I have a bag with some skrews that came with my case. I have no idea where they go and what their lettering is. I see some letters next to the skrew holes but I do not know where each skrew goes. My case is a APEX SK-503-C from Newegg. Please help. I will choose a best answer.

The Gold looking ones are motherboard stand offs that make the mother board the right hight for the back panel of the case, look at the board to place the right standoffs for your board ( the letters on the mother board tray is for the different types of mother boards atx and micro atx etc), then the rest are for hard drives, fans, etc. You will have a lot left over.

http://www.pcmech.com/byopc/
use the site as a guide if you need help.

Chassis screws – this is the type used to tighten down cards, etc.
Smaller screws – just like the chassis screws, just with a smaller diameter. It is used to fasten the motherboard in.
Standoffs – these are screws that are used to hold the motherboard about 1/8″ from the motherboard mounting plate. Their ends have a threaded opening in them that accept the smaller chassis screws.

So i took an old desktop computer off my aunt’s hands and it is really dusty. She never maintained it at all, so a lot of dust and dirt has gathered inside the case. How would i go about safely cleaning the inside without damaging anything in there?

Use an air compressor or can of compressed air to blow the dust out. Do NOT listen to anyone telling you to use a vaccum or damp rag, vaccums give off static electricyity and can really harm your components, and water is bad for anything related to computers in general. So yeah, bloing the air out is best. NO VACCUMS.